Former England international Austin Healey has called the current Leinster team 'the best of all-time' in European rugby.

Leinster won their fourth European Cup in Bilbao last season, edging Racing 92 in a tight decider to become just the second team to lift the trophy after winning all nine of their matches.

The strong showing from Leinster in last season's competition, coupled with the strength in depth built up over the last few years, has Leo Cullen's side as firm favourites to win the tournament again this year, and Leicester legend Healy thinks that they are the best team team of the European Cup era.

Healy claimed back-to-back Heineken Cups with Leicester in 2001 and 2002, but speaking on Rugby Tonight on BT Sport, gave the edge to Leinster in the head-to-head debate.

"I think they are probably the best of all-time if I had to pick one," Healey said.

"They are a sensational side to watch. In the group stages they were sensational to watch. They've got front five players playing like midfield backs. Everyone is offloading. They play with such a confidence. They are the sort of team you dream of playing in and being a part of. That's the biggest compliment you can pay them."

Lawrence Dallaglio sided with Leicester in the 'best of all-time' discussion, but said that the coaching Leinster are receiving from head coach Cullen and senior coach Stuart Lancaster makes them a formidable opponent.

"You start with the coaches, they are incredibly well coached," Dallaglio added.